Cocchi Americano
Fortified wine · KOH-kee ah-meh-REE-kah-no
Cocchi Americano is an Italian aromatised white wine from Asti, flavoured with gentian, cinchona bark, wormwood and bitter orange peel. It is honeyed and bitter on the finish, and it is the usual stand-in for the discontinued Kina Lillet.
Also called: quinquina · Quinquina wine
- ABV range
- 16.5%
- US proof
- 33
- Calories (per oz)
- ~51
- Shelf life (opened)
- About 1 month
Popular drinks with Cocchi Americano
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Two ingredient drinks with Cocchi Americano
Substitutes for Cocchi Americano
| Substitute | Ratio | Note | Zero-proof |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lillet Blanc | 1:1 | Lighter, more floral and less bitter. It is the usual swap in a Vesper. | |
| Sweet vermouth | 1:1 | Drier and more herbal, with no quinine. Use it in an Americano-style drink and add a dash of bitters. | |
| Lyre's Aperitif Rosso | 1:1 | Non-alcoholic, with a warm, bitter aperitif character. Build it with soda. |
Types of Cocchi Americano
- Cocchi Americano – The original white version, with gentian, cinchona and bitter orange.
- Cocchi Rosa – A red-wine version with rose petals and citrus, a little more bitter. Also sold as Cocchi Americano Rosa.
Frequently asked questions about Cocchi Americano
Cocchi Americano is usually poured over ice with tonic or soda and a twist of orange, which brings out its honey and bitter-herb notes. It also stands in for Lillet in Vesper-style drinks.
The classic serve: 60 ml Cocchi Americano over ice with 90 ml tonic water and an orange twist.
